Teeth Whitening

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre our highly skilled dentists pride ourselves in being teeth whitening experts. Smile Hub Dental Clinic is North Dublin’s Premier Cosmetic Dental Clinic. We want all of our patients to have confidence in their naturally beautiful smiles. Teeth whitening brightens the shades of your teeth so they’re whiter. Whitening can restore your teeth to their brightest colour. On average whitening treatments can improve your teeth by 3-4 shades. At Smile Hub we take the shade of your teeth before treatment and after your whitening treatment.

Firstly, a Smile Hub dentist will examine your teeth to ensure that you’re suitable for a teeth whitening treatment. Once your suitability is confirmed your dentist will discuss with you the best teeth whitening options for you. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic we provide the highest standard of dental care for our patients, this means that a scale and polish along with any basic dental care must be completed before a teeth whitening treatment can be undertaken by one of our highly trained dentists.

Enlighten Whitening:

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic at Bayside Medical Centre we’re proud to provide the world renowned Enlighten Whitening system. This premium whitening treatment is considered one of the best performing whitening treatments in the world and is frequently used by celebrities. Enlighten Evolution whitening involves an at-home 2 week whitening treatment with specially made trays followed by a one hour intensive whitening treatment in Smile Hub Dental Clinic. Enlighten whitening works by increasing the teeth’s permeability to oxygen which breaks down staining on teeth. Tooth sensitivity is rare with the Enlighten whitening system however if it does occur this dental sensitivity is only in the short-term. Enlighten whitening guarantees your whitening results with only one-night whitening top up needed every month with your at-home whitening trays. Enlighten Teeth Whitening is renowned as one of the most effective teeth whitening systems in the world. Many high profile individuals use the Enlighten Whitening teeth whitening system for predictable and long-lasting results.

In-Clinic Zoom! Laser Whitening:

Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre provides Philip’s Zoom! Whitening as it is one of the most popular whitening treatments in the world. Zoom! Whitening is perfect for patients who want effective, safe and quick results. Zoom! Whitening is particularly beneficial for patients who have a wedding, holiday, interview or just want their smile looking their best. There are multiple years of research on Philip’s Zoom! Whitening treatments safety and efficacy worldwide.

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic our patient’s safety and comfort is our main priority. Following your dental examination and professional dental cleaning your dentist will be able to confirm your suitability for one of our whitening treatments. It is important for your dental health that all basic dental care has been undertaken before teeth whitening procedures. If you’re suitable for teeth whitening your dentist will discuss the most suitable whitening options for you to achieve your desired outcome. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic our dentists train to the highest standards and only perform Zoom! Whitening when it is 100% safe to do so.

Custom-made impression trays can also be made for you to take home and use with your top up whitening gel. At home whitening gel is always available to purchase at Smile Hub Dental Clinic and allows you to brighten your smile at home long after your in-clinic Zoom! Whitening treatment.

In-Clinic Zoom! Laser Whitening treatment involves 4 steps:

A highly trained dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic will protect your gums, lips and skin around your lips which allows only your teeth to be exposed to the special Zoom! Laser Light.
The Zoom! Whitening gel is applied to your teeth by your dentist and it is specifically formulated to become activated by the Zoom! Laser Light. The gel and light gently remove staining and tooth discolouration.
The gel is applied and the Zoom! Laser Light activates the whitening gel for 3-4 fifteen minute cycles. The gel is removed and changed after each 15 minute cycle.
After the 3-4 fifteen minute Zoom! Laser Light cycles your teeth will be cleaned and your whiter teeth will be shown to you.

To Book your Teeth Whitening Consultation with Smile Hub Dental Practice in Bayside Medical Centre please Book Online Now or call our friendly team today to arrange a dental appointment.

‘Dr Laura Fee performing a Zoom! In-clinic Professional Teeth Whitening treatment. Your teeth can become 8 shades brighter in less than 90 minutes at Smile Hub.’

Colgate Max White Professional At-Home Whitening Kit:

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre your dentist must firstly examine your teeth to confirm your suitability for this whitening treatment option. A scale and polish or dental cleaning may firstly be necessary along with any outstanding basic dental care. Then if you’re suitable for whitening treatment the dentist will take impressions of your teeth and custom-made whitening trays are made for you. The Colgate Max White Professional whitening gels are provided and you will be shown how to use these whitening trays at home. This breakthrough whitening treatment is completed by you at home. It is important that you wear these clear moulds filled with whitening gel as instructed by your dentist for one hour per day for 2-3 weeks, depending on the white shade that you desire to achieve. The whitening gels are always available for sale in Smile Hub Dental Clinic so you can top-up on whitening gels anytime to help brighten up your smile. At home whitening kits are particularly beneficial immediately after a dental scale and polish. It is really important to have your basic dental care completed before undertaking teeth whitening to avoid increased sensitivity.

Whitening Package:

All year around in Smile Hub Dental in Bayside Medical we provide half price teeth whitening packages for brides and grooms whenever they attend Smile Hub Dental Clinic together for their appointments. All whitening treatments must be approved by our highly trained dentists who firstly examine and clean your teeth. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic we prioritise healthy smiles so all basic dental care must be undertaken before couples can avail of their half price whitening packages. Please Book Online or Call Smile Hub today to get one step closer to your naturally beautiful smile.

Icon white spot treatment at Smile Hub

If you suffer from white spots or mottling on your teeth, then look no further than Smile Hub. We have the solution for you!

At Smile Hub we use Icon. Icon is a revolutionary treatment which improves the appearance of white spots or a mottled type of appearance on the teeth. This treatment involves no invasiveness and doesn’t involve injections or drillings. Icon treatment is recommended to patients who have white spots or flaws on the teeth and want to remove these flecks or imperfections and in turn will restore a gleaming improvement to your smile.

You may be wondering what causes these white spots?

White spots are very common on the teeth. They are often due to hypocalcification which is a lack of calcium in certain areas of tooth enamel. These may be formed due to:
When there is a very high fluoride intake in children when the adult teeth are forming (also known as fluorosis).
Acid reflux.
Trauma on teeth as a child can cause white spots.
Plaque on the teeth can cause enamel erosion.
Hypoplasia (Molar or Incisal).
Genetics.
Metal braces can cause decalcification. This is where minerals are lost from the enamel if there has been a dip in oral hygiene around the brackets of the braces.

How can these white spots be treated?

Before the modern advancements of teeth whitening and restoration, the primary approach to the treatment of white spots on the teeth was mainly done using remineralization pastes, creams and topical treatments. Fluoride therapy or calcium phosphate paste were used. Teeth whitening can be used to diminish the appearance slightly, but the spots still will remain the same colour and the tooth itself would be a different colour. At Smile Hub, we offer a revolutionary treatment called ICON. ICON restores the natural colour of the teeth and requires no drilling or injection. This minimally invasive technique uses a process which incorporates filtration to blend the white spots in with the rest of the tooth to create a seamless and cohesive tooth colour.

The patient in the image had a situation in which there was fluorosis on several teeth. Our dentists utilised ICON White spot treatment to treat the appearance of these white spots which gave an overall brighter look to the teeth. This patient left beaming with their new smile!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the results of my whitening treatment permanent?

No, the results of whitening treatments vary from patient to patient. Lifestyle such as the types of food or drinks that a person takes can increase the rate of discolouration such as tea, coffee or red wine. Home Whitening kits are beneficial as you have the ability to ‘top up’ and refresh the colour of your teeth at anytime you wish.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Absolutely. The at home whitening kits must be used according to their instructions. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic we provide all our patients with a comprehensive exam to confirm suitability for whitening treatments and also to ensure that all basic dental care is completed before whitening treatments. Whitening treatments are safe and effective cosmetic dental procedures.

Will the whitening gel whiten my filling, veneer or crown?

No. The gels will only work on natural dental tissues which has no restorations. However, this need not deter you from whitening your teeth. Following whitening treatments any discoloured dental restorations can be replaced. An individualised treatment plan with costings will be provided before your teeth whitening procedures.

Which teeth whitening system does Smile Hub use?

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic, we’re delighted to use Colgate Max White Professional System. This is a professional take home whitening system specifically formulated to remove discolouration on patients’ teeth caused by foods, tobacco and other staining agents.

Patients are advised to use this whitening gels for 30 minutes a day. This system has clinical proven whitening efficacy. It contains sodium fluoride for strengthening teeth and potassium nitrate to reduce sensitivity. The 6% hydrogen peroxide whitens dental tissue. The whitening gels are easy to use and create visibly whiter teeth in 3 days. The whitening gels that we use in Smile Hub Dental Clinic complies with the Council of European Union Directive.

What do I do after my teeth whitening treatment?

To get the best results from your whitening treatment your dentist in Smile Hub will recommend that you avoid staining foods and drinks such as red wine, tea, coffee, tomato based sauces, curry based sauces. A good rule of thumb is if it stains your clothes then it will stain your teeth. It is important to avoid smoking. To reduce sensitivity after your whitening treatment you can place a small amount of toothpaste into your whitening trays and wear them for 30 minutes.